Best of Seattle

The Best of Seattle is a curated list of hidden gems in the Greater Seattle area. This resource serves those who want to know where to shop, what distilleries to visit, and where to unwind. Welcome and enjoy your stay!

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Must Visit Stores
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Amazing Bars
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Incredible Distilleries

Best Seattle Bars

Hidden Gems & Old Favorites

Liberty Bar
Rare Bottles
Great Food

A favorite spot for a late night dram. Liberty is always the perfect place to decompress after a long day. They offer a wide array of delicious cocktails, themed flights, and sushi. A well curated selection by experience bartenders is noticeable, and worth the visit. For an added bonus, check out the seelction of rare spirits behind glass in the back room.

Rob Roy
Unique Bottles

Dim lighting and the feel of a club make this a perfect complement to the Belltown neighborhood where it's located. With their fantastic happy hour from 4-7, this is a great way to unwind after the workday.

Macleod's
Unique Bottles

This Scottish pub boast a wide selection of single malt whiskies. Their food selection is perfectly simple, and made for pairing with a rainy Seattle evening. Located in the heart of Ballard, Macleod's is a great spot to nip in for a dram or a flight in a proper Glencairn.

Canon
Rare Bottles
Great Food
SMWS Society Spot

This place can be overwhelming. Their drink selection is housed on an iPad, and upon a quick glance, it's easy to tell why. With floor to ceiling shelves of an incredible inventory of the world's best spirits, you should already have an idea of what you're hoping to taste, or you'll be there for hours...I suppose that's not really a problem though, is it?

Damn the Weather
Unique Bottles
Great Food

Leading the charge on revitalizing Pioneer square is not an easy task, but Damn the Weather is making it happen with their classic, well fabricated cocktails. A tasty menu, nicely curated spirits, and an accommodating staff make this a sure thing, no matter the time of day or weather.

Rumba boasts over 400 sugar cane based spirits. This is the premier rum bar in the Pacific Northwest, and the closest you'll come to a tropical vacation without leaving downtown. Close your eyes, ask for one of their incredible Rum forward cocktails and feel the pulse of the steel drum.


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